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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1961
Page
7
The Los Angeles Angels won the weekend series with seven homers to the Yankees four as Mickey Mantle slumped 0 for 11. Leon Wagner drove in three with a two run homer and double in a 5-3 win, with Wagner and Albie Pearson homering across games and Yogi Berra and Hank Blanchard also going deep.
Jackie Jensen, the wandering outfielder, plans to return to the Boston Red Sox after leaving the club without permission. He phoned Vice President Dick OConnell and will contact Manager Mike Higgins in Los Angeles where the team plays the Angels tonight.
Iowa dominates Wisconsin in a dual track meet 78 2-3 to 62 1-3. The Hawkeyes broke a 1952 relay record with a 3:18.5 time, set by Don Gardner Bill Mawe Tom Hyde and Roger Kerr. Iowa captured nine of 15 events.
American League standings show Dent leading with a .712 pace while Boston Minnesota and Baltimore follow. Saturday results Detroit beat Chicago and Baltimore blanked Kansas City. Sunday Detroit and Chicago split, Kansas City edged Baltimore in 10 innings. National League results Pittsburgh routed Los Angeles, St Louis beat Chicago, and San Francisco lost to Philadelphia in rain games with later schedules.
Kentucky Derby victory crowns Carry Back as a remarkable bargain horse. Trainer Jack Price praises him while crozier, ridden by Seller, misses by three quarters of a length. Carry Back earns $120,500 of the $163,000 purse, boosting career earnings to $612,868 from 29 starts.
Monroe placed eighth at the Ft. Atkinson invitational won by Monona Grove. Monona Grove led with 61 points. Monona Grove, Mukwonago, Badger of Lake Geneva, Ft. Atkinson, Stoughton, Hartford, Elkhorn, Monroe, Clinton, Middleton, Jefferson, Whitewater, Lake Mills tallied team scores. Monroe individuals Grady Steensrud finished third in pole vault Pederson tied for fifth in pole vault Jay Schlichting tied for fifth in high jump and Monroe was fourth in the sprint medley.
A well established Wisconsin corporation seeks a complete or controlling interest in a small, growing light manufacturing company. All replies will be kept strictly confidential.
Betty Fitzgerald was elected president of the Women's Major Bowling League at the spring banquet at Marco's. Jackie Smith became vice president, Betty treasurer, Shirley Buholzer secretary, and Toni Hyland sergeant at arms. Crystal Tower won first place. 8 members earned perfect attendance pins and 15 earned 200 Club pins. Mary Ann Haberman topped with a 614 series and Leona Gruenewald had a 165 average. Evelyn Wyssbrod had a 246 high game.
Local bowling scene headlines a Wednesday night gathering as women bowlers from area clubs convene at the lanes. Organizer Lal announces plans for a friendly competition and recognition of standout performances.
The Monroe Woman's Showling Association holds its spring meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Turner Hall. City tournament prize money will be distributed and all members are urged to attend.
Leon Wagner drilled a two run homer and a decisive double as Los Angeles beat New York 5-3. It was Wagner's sixth homer with four coming off the Yankees. Billy Lees pitched for the Giants to blank the Phillies 7-0, his first shutout since.
The Monroe golf squad defeated Edgerton 9 to 1 with Miles Adam as medalist at 37. Jayvee team fell 7 to 3. Friday the jayvees beat Brad Shead varsity 6 to 4. Upcoming meets in Freeport Middletown Jefferson Janesville Invitational. Other players named include Bob Jones who shot 39 and may move to varsity.
Minnesota beat Wisconsin 6-3 in the opener and 23-5 in the nightcap to seize first place with an 8-1 mark. Pat Richter homered for Wisconsin in both games while Dave Fritz and Bruce Evans went deep for Minnesota. Michigan and Indiana split doubleheaders as Purdue topped Illinois 7-6 before Illinois won the nightcap 6-4. Northwestern beat Iowa 6-1 then lost 7-6, and Ohio State edged Michigan State 7-6 before State rebound 9-3. Minnesota hosts Purdue this weekend.
The schedule lists Friday games Illinois at Iowa Wisconsin at Michigan Ohio State at Indiana and Northwestern at Michigan State. Saturday features Purdue at Iowa Wisconsin at Michigan State Ohio State at Indiana and Northwestern at Michigan.
New Glarus defeated Platteville 8 to 5 as home talent league action opened. Dick Larbacker and Dick Wainwright each had three hits to help the Glazners total 13. Waunakee beat Belleville 9 to 1 with Chuck Blakeslee and Ed die Hellenbrand allowing six hits.
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